Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Walmgate Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- View from Station Rise
- The Roman Fortress
- York Castle Museum
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Monk Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York St John in the 20th Century